Clinical manifestations of sickle cell disease in Africa and its association with foetal haemoglobin parameters

Abstract Background Prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) across African countries ranges between 1–3% and contributes up to 7–16% of under-five mortality. In order to bridge the gap in management and cognate research, the SickleInAfrica consortium was established in 2017 to facilitate collaborati...

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Main Authors: Evans Xorse Amuzu, Florence Urio, Elliot Eli Dogbe, Peter Ponsian, Suraj Yawnumah Abubakar, Chinedu Okeke, Olasinbo Olumuyiwa Balogun, Petronilla Jean Ozumba, Alex Osei-Akoto, Vivian Paintsil, Obiageli Nnodu, Emmanuel Balandya, Julie Makani, Madu Anazoeze, Daniel Ansong, Siana Nkya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:Communications Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-025-00954-z
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